Psychiatrist

Title: Psychiatrist (CCCA) Part Time

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: Flat Rate of $160 per hour

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• The Part Time Psychiatrist Provider (MD/NP) will service as attending provider during their shift. Assume responsibilities for clinical services including medical and psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and individual / family therapy, as appropriate, for assigned patients, in concert with the Treatment Team. They also work with interdisciplinary treatment team members to develop and implement patient evaluation and treatment plans. Assess and manage psychiatric and medical issues of assigned patients in a timely manner. Complete required documentation within established timeframes and that documentation meets internal and external standards of care. Collaborate with Admissions staff as needed for patient admission. Complete all admission evaluations and reporting history.
• Upon new admission:
  a) Contact legal guardian to obtain medication history to complete medication reconciliation.
  b) Assess the mental status of patient(s), including their violence, restrictive interventions, and risk factors for suicide using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS).
  c) Create preliminary treatment plans.
• Contact legal guardian to obtain consent for any medication changes.
• Consult with supervising psychiatrist when needed.
• Provides the M-F psychiatrist/PMHNP coverage of the Center on weekends, holidays, and weekdays, either in person (On-Site) or by phone (On-Call), as needed.
• Provides coverage for full-time physicians and PMHNPs due to their absence (illness, vacations, etc.) when requested.
• Works effectively with all CCCA professionals and staff to support the Center’s relationship-based collaborative, trauma-informed model of care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of current psychiatric practices and trends, preferably related to child and adolescent psychiatric practices and trends.
• Ability to collaborate with and lead Interdisciplinary team on assigned patients and at the Center in order to manage medical and psychiatric care.
• Ability and skill to work with referring facilities and community professionals.
• Ability to conduct or participate in research relative to and for the benefit of the clients of the Center.
• Ability to supervise trainees in child and adolescent psychiatry, and others who provide clinical care to clients at the Center.
• Ability to manage general medical care in collaboration with nursing and CCCA pediatrician.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record, preferred.

Additional Considerations

• Bilingual
• Veteran
• Spouse of a Veteran

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information

Name: John Lee

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